The UT Dallas Employee Wellness Program offers several services and resources to faculty and staff to support the well-being of employees, retirees and their family members.
Employees are encouraged to participate in campus wellness events throughout the year as well as the UT System Living Well program and utilize additional programs, tools, and resources that will enable employees to take charge of their own physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
Contact Employee Wellness at [email protected] for questions about the health and wellness services available to UT Dallas faculty and staff.
The UT Dallas Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided by Deer Oaks and can help employees resolve problems that affect their personal life or job performance. EAP provides confidential counseling and consultation services, crisis intervention, referrals, training programs, and more. To learn more, log in online using “utdallas” for the username and password.
UT System provides many resources to help employees learn about personal finances and how to plan for retirement. There are five quality retirement providers with which you can invest your ORP, UTSaver TSA and UTSaver DCP contributions. You may select one or all five, depending on your investment and service needs.
Financial webinars, lunch and learns and private consultations are provided throughout the year to help employees plan for their financial health.
UT SELECT and UT CONNECT offer a fitness program through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX). This program has discounts for several gyms throughout the state. For more information, log on to Blue Access for Members, and select the icon for the fitness program.
The SPN Wellness Center has hours that are dedicated to faculty and staff workouts. It features free weights, circuit training machines and cardio machines, plus space for stretching and exercise classes. You will need to purchase a Faculty/Staff Membership to access the SPN Wellness Center, Rec Center West and the indoor and outdoor facilities at the main University Recreation Activity Center.
Team up with your colleagues for physical activity and wellness challenges every spring and fall through the UT System Living Well program. In addition, sign up to join the UT Dallas team for the annual Richardson Corporate Challenge.
Health screenings, i.e. mobile mammography and flu shot clinics, are provided to employees throughout the year at no cost. Lunch and learns that are focused on health promotion and education are offered to increase awareness of disease prevention. Take advantage of the onsite screenings to reduce time off and the educational seminars to stay healthy!
Concierge-level customer service offered by BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) to provide coordinated, expert assistance for medical care needs via a health advocate. Call 866-882-2034, visit the BlueCross BlueShield of Texas website or chat on the BCBSTX App. Learn more about the Healthy Living programs and discounts that encourage you to take charge and maximize your health.
Provides assistance in finding primary care physicians and answers to medical questions or benefit information.
Provides answers to health care questions, information about medical issues, chronic illness support and more.
Online access to qualified health professionals is just a click away. Get care when and where you need it 24/7/365. Offered by BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) in partnership with MD Live, virtual visits by a licensed medical provider are available for non-emergency medical issues, behavioral health and psychological health needs. Visits are available on your computer, tablet or smartphone for a $0 copay.
Visit MDLIVE.com/bcbstx, download the MDLIVE app, text BCBSTX to 635-483, or call 888-680-8646.
Conquer chronic back, hip and knee pain without surgery or drugs. Best-practice care conveniently delivered digitally. The 12-week, coach-led, digital musculoskeletal program is based on proven non-surgical care guidelines. It is delivered remotely using mobile and wearable technology, and is focused on three core pillars:
Visit hingehealth.com/UTS to sign-up and complete a screening questionnaire.
Omada is an interactive online program that helps build new healthy habits, step-by-step. The 16-week program focuses on weight loss through nutrition, physical activity and behavioral change.
When you join Omada, you’ll get:
For more information or to see if you’re eligible for the program, visit omadahealth.com/uts.
The Livongo diabetes management program is offered to plan members at no cost.
What you get:
Enroll today at welcome.livongo.com/UTS.
The Livongo hypertension program is a health benefit offered at no cost to members that helps make it easier to live with high blood pressure.
What you get:
Enroll today at ready.livongo.com/UTS/begin.
All faculty and staff can meet with the Employee Wellness Dietitian for nutrition counseling/coaching and behavioral modifications. The one-on-one sessions are private and at no cost. Contact Taylor Tran, RD for an appointment.
Naturally Slim is an online program that helps you lose weight and improve your overall health – all while eating the foods you love. With Naturally Slim, you’ll learn that you don’t have to starve yourself or count calories to be healthy. Lose weight and keep it off forever. Sessions are available throughout the year.
